“I’m 6-5 (listed at 6-foot-4), 230, and there aren’t too many DBs walking around that big. If they want to get physical, I do welcome that. But again, you look at [Tramon] Williams and [Sam] Shields over there, and even [Charles] Woodson when he’s down there. They like to mix it up. They give you different looks, and that’s what makes them big-play potential.”

Marshall and Cutler were reunited this offseason, after Marshall spent two seasons in Miami. The duo spent three seasons together in Denver before Cutler was traded to Chicago before the 2009 season.

Marshall and rookie receiver Alshon Jeffrey give Cutler more offensive weapons for the passing game, something that the quarterback lacked in his first three seasons in Chicago. The two receivers combined for 12 receptions, 199 yards and three TDs in the Bears’ 41-21 win over Indianapolis in Week 1.

“I think there’s a big difference in what we’re doing offensively. This is a totally different scheme and mentality and direction of where we’re going offensively,” Cutler said. “But we have to be careful. We’ve only played one game. We don’t have a lot on tape yet, so we’ve got to continue to work hard.

“But there’s something to be said for being confident about what you’re doing, having a feel for what you’re doing, and going out there and expecting to do good. That’s what we try and instill in these guys.”